Kent Fall Musical 2025

Welcome to the Kent Middle Musical Fall 2025!

KIK is proud to present the 4th annual Kent Middle School musical. Every Kent Middle School student has the opportunity to participate in this after-school enrichment program.  We are excited to announce the continuation of  Marissa Joy Ganz as director & choreographer, a highly experienced and respected actor/director/choreographer/educator and music and vocal director Grace Renaud.

Performance Dates: November 14th & 15th, 2025

Audition Dates: September 5th & 7th

Rehearsals Begin: September 9th

Registration Deadline: September 3rd

HOW TO SIGN UP: Register online HERE and attend the auditions!  Everyone who wants to participate will be cast in the show. Please register by September 3rd!

PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE PACKET

Please make sure you review the Actor’s Performance Contract (last page) with your child.

REGISTER ONLINE | August 12th – September 3rd, 2025

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MUSICAL REGISTRATION REQUESTED DONATION

All students are welcome to participate in the Kent Musical regardless of payment.  The payment link for donations will be sent out during audition week once we have received all registration materials.

The Kent musical is funded by KIK (Kentfield Schools Foundation), and in an effort to make the program sustainable we are asking for a $200.00 participation donation. This will help offset a portion of the costs to hire the professional Director/Choreographer, Musical Director, and tech team needed to provide a first-rate experience for the students. Donations also fund costumes, sets, props, lighting, sound, and other performance expenses. We are striving to be as inclusive as possible, which is why the fee is kept at an affordable rate and is not required to participate.

Please DONATE (CLICK HERE FOR PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS)  by FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20th so that we may prepare the budget accordingly. Donation instructions will be sent after registration.

AUDITIONS: Friday, September 5th

Singing and Acting  3:30-6:30pm

OPTIONAL Dance and Movement  6:30-7:30pm

Sunday, September 7th: Callbacks 12p-3:00pm

Call-Back List will be sent by 5:00pm Saturday, September 6th

*If your child cannot attend the auditions please email kiktheater@gmail.com to inquire about a makeup audition.

Cast List will be released by Monday, September 8th, 5pm

Audition details will be sent to parents by email following online registration. Parents (including all play volunteers) are not allowed to watch auditions. Below is a simple framework for what to expect.

Acting, Singing and Movement—

Students will be asked to sing a line and act out a line from the audition materials. A simple movement exercise will be taught and performed.

REHEARSALS

Students will go straight to the MP room after school and will have a short break  to eat prior to rehearsals. Please have your child bring a nut-free snack to enjoy before rehearsals.

Rehearsals will be held on Tuesdays 3:30-5:30pm and Wednesdays from 1:30-3:30pm. Your child may or may not be needed for every rehearsal depending on their role in the play.  Schedules will be provided on Monday September 8th along with the cast list. The schedule is designed with the understanding that your child may miss up to 2 rehearsals (unexcused) and that your child might need to miss other activities to adhere to the play commitment. Students who miss rehearsals on a regular basis not only miss out on important stage, movement and vocal instruction for themselves, causing confusion for them as well as for other students regarding each child’s placement on stage, vocal cues, etc.

REHEARSAL SCHEDULE:

Tuesdays 3:30-5:30pm & Wednesdays from 1:30pm-3:30pm, 9/9 – 11/12 in the KENT MP ROOM

Additional  rehearsals on 10/24 and 10/30 and 11/7 from 3:30-6:30pm

No rehearsal Veteran’s Day 11/11

Mandatory Tech/Dress Rehearsals:

    • Sunday 11/9 9am-3pm

    • Tuesday 11/12 1:30-4:300pm

    • Thursday 11/13 3:30-6:30pm

PERFORMANCES:

    • Friday, November 14th 6:30pm

    • Saturday, November 15th 2:30pm & 6:30pm

PARENT VOLUNTEER REQUEST

The Kent Musical is only possible with the help of parent volunteers, which is why we are asking each parent to volunteer for at least 1 sign-up position. There are MANY fun ways to volunteer before or during the show either from home or at school. Some of the ways to be involved: Program design, communications, props, costumes, building sets, child supervision during performances and dress rehearsals, concession sales, backstage logistics, ushering, make-up/hair, and more.

If you are interested in a parent leadership position, please email kiktheater@gmail.com  We will be following up with parent volunteer sign-up forms after registration.

Rehearsal Attendance and Behavior Commitment

Theater is an ensemble. Teamwork and consideration for your fellow actors is crucial to the overall cast. Please review and sign the Actor Contract (attached) for details about the behavior and attendance commitments. Students who miss more than two (2) unexcused rehearsals, (missed rehearsals due to illness not included) will be asked to reconsider participation in the play.

*Siblings are only allowed at rehearsals when they are also scheduled for rehearsal that day

*PLEASE KEEP THIS PAGE FOR REFERENCE*

ACTOR’S PERFORMANCE CONTRACT

This Actor’s Performance Contract is made between the KIK Kent Musical Committee and families with children enrolled in the play. Please review the information below carefully and please be sure the material is discussed with actors and parent(s) or guardian(s).

The Play Producers and Directors thank you in advance for your help and cooperation!

Audition Expectations

    1. Auditions include acting, singing and optional dance/movement and are meant to be fun and fair.

    2. Auditions are conducted by the Play Director, Music Directors, and other assistant teachers – no parents are present.

    3. All students who audition will be allowed to participate and will receive either an ensemble, supporting, or lead role. All roles are fun and engaging!

Rehearsal & Performance Attendance Expectations

    1. Actors agree to learn all lines, songs and dances for his/her assigned part and assume responsibility for all care of scripts, personal properties, and costumes.

    2. Actors agree to follow Kent Middle School rules for behavior towards other students, respect for adults, and school property. Disruptive, disrespectful behavior will not be tolerated. Parents will be notified if a student has been warned during rehearsal. More than two warnings will result in the child’s dismissal from the play.

    3. Actors agree to arrive immediately following school and sign in. (Never sign in for another actor!)

    4. Actors agree to arrive at their scheduled times for all performances and rehearsals.

    5. Parents agree to notify kiktheater@gmail.com prior to rehearsal if the child will be late or out.

    6. Actors agree to attend all scheduled rehearsals except in cases of illness. Students who stay home sick from school may not attend rehearsal the same day. Students who miss more than two (2) unexcused rehearsals, (missed rehearsals due to illness not included) will be asked to reconsider participation in the play.

Behavioral Expectations

    1. Actors must follow the code of conduct and school rules as defined by KSD. Failing to adhere to proper behavior can result in dismissal from the play.

Safety Expectations

    1. Students agree to stay in the designated play rehearsal areas at all times. All school rules apply.

    2. Leaving unexcused during rehearsals will result in an automatic dismissal from the play.

    3. No siblings or friends are allowed at the rehearsals if they are not in the play.

    4. Children must be picked up on time. Supervision is only provided until 5 minutes after rehearsal end time.

Special Medical or Behavioral Support Needs

    1. KIK sponsored plays are voluntary activities that take place outside the normal school day. Students requiring specialized medical or behavioral support are welcome to participate, however parents will need to make independent arrangements if specialized support is necessary.

    2. Medically trained personnel will not be available for rehearsals and/or performances. Medical supplies and records maintained in the school offices will not be available to play staff supervisors.

Photography & Filming

    1. KIK and the Kentfield School District may obtain and reproduce images of your child engaged in school play activities through printed, audio, visual, or electronic means, these may be used for the creation and use of materials to promote and improve KSD education programs through formats that may include print, social media, websites, and other formats.